2009 JEEP LIBERTY open hood

Voice Recognition (VR) System —
If Equipped .......................... 122
▫ Voice Recognition (VR) System Operation . . . 122
▫ Commands ........................ 124
▫ Voice Training ...................... 127
 Seats .............................. 127
▫ Manual Front Seat Adjustments .......... 127
▫ Recliner Adjustment .................. 128
▫ Lumbar Support — If Equipped .......... 129
▫ Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat — If
Equipped .......................... 129
▫ Power Seat — If Equipped .............. 130
▫ Head Restraints ..................... 131
▫ Heated Seats — If Equipped ............ 132▫
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat With Fold-Flat
Feature ........................... 133
 Driver Memory Seat — If Equipped ........ 136
▫ Programming The Memory Feature ....... 136
▫ Linking And Unlinking The Remote Keyless
Entry Transmitter To Memory ........... 138
▫ Memory Position Recall ................ 138
▫ Easy Entry/Exit Seat (Available With
Memory Seat Only) ................... 139
 To Open And Close The Hood ............ 140
 Lights ............................. 142
▫ Exterior And Interior Lighting Control ..... 142
▫ Headlights And Parking Lights .......... 143
▫ Automatic Headlights — If Equipped ...... 143
86 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

•The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature is disabled when the
driver’s seat position is less than 0.9 in (23 mm)
forward of the rear stop. At this position, there is no
benefit to the driver by moving the seat for Easy Exit
or Easy Entry.
Each stored memory setting will have an associated Easy
Entry and Easy Exit position.
NOTE: The Easy Entry/Easy Exit feature can be turned
on or off through the programmable features in the EVIC.
For details, refer to “Automatically Move Seat Back on
Exit,” under “Personal Settings (Customer-
Programmable Features)” under “Electronic Vehicle In-
formation Center (EVIC)” in Section 4 of this manual.
TO OPEN AND CLOSE THE HOOD
Two latches must be released to open the hood.
1. Pull the hood release lever located under the left side
of the instrument panel. 2. Outside of the vehicle, locate the safety latch lever
between the grille and hood opening (left of center when
facing hood). Push the safety latch lever to the right and
then raise the hood.
Hood Release
140 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE

Use the hood prop rod to secure the hood in the open
position. Place the upper end of the prop rod in the hole
on the underside of the hood.
Underhood Safety LatchHood Prop Rod Hole Location
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 141
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To minimize the possibility of catalytic converter dam-
age:
•Do not shut off the engine or interrupt the ignition
when the transmission is in gear and the vehicle is in
motion.
•Do not try to start the engine by pushing or towing the
vehicle.
•Do not idle the engine with any ignition coil connec-
tors disconnected for prolonged periods.
•Do not idle the engine for prolonged periods during
very rough idle or malfunctioning operating condi-
tions.
•Do not allow vehicle to run out of fuel.
Cooling System
WARNING!
•You or others can be badly burned by hot coolant
or steam from your radiator. If you see or hear
steam coming from under the hood, do not open
the hood until the radiator has had time to cool.
Never try to open a cooling system pressure cap
when the radiator is hot.
Engine Coolant Checks
Check the engine coolant (antifreeze) protection every
12 months (before the onset of freezing weather, where
applicable). If the engine coolant (antifreeze) is dirty or
rusty in appearance, the system should be drained,
flushed, and refilled with fresh coolant. Check the front
of the A/C condenser (if equipped) or radiator for any
accumulation of bugs, leaves, etc. If dirty, clean by gently
MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE 423
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BULB REPLACEMENT
Headlight
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlight housing to access the
headlight bulb lock ring.
3. Firmly grasp the lock ring and rotate it counterclock-
wise to unlock it.
4. Remove the bulb and connector assembly from the
headlight housing.
5. Disconnect the bulb from the electrical connector and
then connect the replacement bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
6. Install the bulb and connector assembly into the
headlight housing and rotate the lock ring clockwise to
lock it in place.
7. Close the hood.
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Front Turn Signal and Front Side Marker Lights
1. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the right to
access the left front turn signal or side marker. Turn the
steering wheel all the way to the left to access the right
front turn signal or side marker.
2. Remove three push-pins from the wheel-well liner.
3. Gently flex the wheel-well liner forward to access the
bulb.
4. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb and socket assembly from the housing.
5. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.
6. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the housing,
and rotate the socket clockwise to lock it in place.
7. Reposition the wheel-well liner and install the
push-pins.
Front Fog Light
1. Open the hood.
2. Reach behind the headlight housing to access the bulb.
3. Rotate the bulb’s socket counterclockwise, and remove
the bulb and socket assembly from the fog light housing.
4. Pull the bulb out of the socket and insert the replace-
ment bulb.
CAUTION!
Do not touch the new bulb with your fingers. Oil
contamination will severely shorten bulb life. If the
bulb comes in contact with any oily surface, clean the
bulb with rubbing alcohol.
5. Install the bulb and socket assembly into the into the
fog light housing, and rotate the connector clockwise to
lock it in place.
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6. Close the hood.
Rear Tail/Stop, Turn Signal, and Back-Up Lights
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the screws that fasten the taillight housing to
the vehicle.
3. Pull the taillight housing straight back to separate it
from the vehicle.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5. Remove the two screws that fasten the back plate to
the taillight housing.6. Separate the back plate from the taillight housing.
7. Pull the appropriate bulb(s) out of the back plate and
insert the replacement bulb(s).
8. Install the back plate and screws into the taillight
housing.
9. Connect the electrical connector.
10. Install the taillight housing and screws.
11. Close the liftgate.
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Automatic........................... 143
Bulb Replacement ...................... 447
Cleaning ............................ 439
Delay .............................. 144
High Beam/Low Beam Select Switch ........ 147
Lights On Reminder .................... 145
On With Wipers .................... 143,152
Passing ............................. 147
Replacing ........................... 447
Switch ........................... 142,143
Time Delay .......................... 144
Heated Mirrors .......................... 93
Heated Seats ........................... 132
Heater ............................... 274
Heater, Engine Block ..................... 293
High Beam Indicator ..................... 205
High Beam/Low Beam Select (Dimmer) Switch . . 147
Hill Descent Control ..................... 331
Hill Descent Control Indicator ............207,331Hill Start Assist
......................... 328
Hitches Trailer Towing ........................ 379
Holder, Coin ........................... 185
Holder, Cup ........................... 184
HomeLink (Garage Door Opener) Transmitter . . . 165
Hood Release .......................... 140
Ignition ............................... 12
Key ................................ 12
Ignition Key Removal ..................... 12
Illuminated Entry ........................ 19
Immobilizer (Sentry Key) ................... 14
Infant Restraint ........................ 71,72
Inflation Pressure Tires .................... 347
Information Center, Vehicle ................. 215
Inside Rearview Mirror .................... 90
Instrument Cluster .................... 201,202
Instrument Panel and Controls .............. 200
488 INDEX